31st Battery, 9th Brigade April 16th - The enemy artillery devoted itself throughout the day to barraging LENS_ARRAS Road.Numerous fires were reported in enemy’s villages throughout the day. Two large fires were reported in LA COULOTTE and AVION. The 45th Battery moved into its advanced position to-day. Although they left their old battery position late last night it was impossible to get the guns up any sooner owing to encountering the same conditions as did the 32nd Battery.